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| The boxing champ Manny Pacquiao gave away groceries in celebration of his 40th birthday / photo from MP Promotions (ctto) |
Manila, Philippines – Boxing champ and incumbent Senator
Manny Pacquiao has turned 40 on Monday and gift-giving has become his annual birthday
tradition.
To celebrate his birthday, the Pacman gave away bags of
groceries in Saranggani to around 4, 000 people as part of his numerous
activities, according to a report of GMA News’s Unang Balita.
Sharing the blessings
Residents of both Saranggani and General Santos fell in line
outside the Pacman Beach Resort in Tinoto, Sarangani and ran inside the
property when the gates were opened.
"Masaya dahil kahit papa'no, nakakatulong tayo sa
kanila, 'yung mga mahirap na tao. Alam mo, talagang siksikan sila. Pumila sila
para magkaroon ng panghanda," the boxing icon said, adding that
giving away gifts is a way for him to
share his blessings.
"Yes, automatic 'yan [sharing your blessings]. 'Pag
binigyan ka ng blessings, hindi lang 'yun para sa 'yo kundi para mai-share mo
sa ibang tao," the WBA welterweight champion also said.
Wishes and greetings for Pacquiao
Some of those who received his gifts sang a happy birthday
song to thank Pacquiao for his generosity towards others. There were others who
wished him good health, more blessings and victory for his upcoming fight against
American boxer Adrien Broner set on January 19, 2019.
After his gift giving activity, Pacquiao visited the super
yacht he is having constructed, it is named The Queen – it has 14 rooms and
three floors.
On January 19, Pacquiao will fight Broner for his WBA
welterweight belt matching the feats accomplished by great fighters before him,
including, among others, Sugar Ray Robinson, George Foreman, Bernard Hopkins,
Archie Moore and Larry Holmes.*
Still winning titles at almost 40
Pacquiao, being the country’s legendary boxing icon have
ignored his age by continuously fighting and winning world titles.
It is said that, many years ago, fighters were out of boxing
long before they reach the age of 40. In fact, 35-year-old boxers were viewed
as elderly because only handfuls still were competing effectively.
But since then, advanced nutrition and training techniques, have
definitely lengthened their careers to an extraordinary degree.
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| Thousands of people fall in line to receive gifts from Pacquiao / photo from MP Promotions (ctto) |
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| One of the recipients poses for a photo with the Pacman / photo from MP Promotions (ctto) |
